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Tempest 2400 Wireless Intercom System
orthogonal frequency relationship of the consecutive redundant packet transmission, the potential for loss
of any single audio packet (2 consecutive data packet transmissions) is dramatically reduced. In addition,
each packet transmission is sent out from different antennas. This unique approach enables Tempest to
utilize spatial diversity, frequency diversity, time diversity and polarization diversity.
Transmission redundancy and the incorporation of various diversity techniques provide an RF system that
is robust and reliable under greatly varying operational conditions. Because of this inherent design,
Tempest delivers superior operational range and greater levels of interference and multipath fade
rejection.
Covering extremely large areas or multiple coverage locations can be problematic with traditional wireless
intercom systems. Tempest utilizes iSelect™ on-command roaming to allow users to move from one area
of coverage to another. iSelect allows Tempest users to easily choose the desired coverage area by
selecting the base station they want to communicate through. The beltstation (remote) remembers the
last 64 base stations with which it has been Paired. When a different base station is selected, the hopping
pattern and key code of the beltstation is synchronized to the selected base station and the beltstation
logs into the base station.
Audio latency is a critical factor in all digital systems. The hop duration in Tempest is intentionally kept
very short - under 5ms. This short hop duration limits the amount of data that may be lost in any one hop.
More importantly, it reduces system latency, which can cause undesirable echo. Total one-way
(beltstation to base station) system latency is less than 50ms.
Even with this short system latency, unwanted and distracting echo will occur when interfacing with
hardwired party-line intercom systems unless echo-reduction technology is implemented. Echo is
primarily the result of inefficiencies in the conversion of the two-wire signal. This condition exists in analog
systems as well, but it does not cause unwanted echo because there is no system latency delay.
Tempest uses advanced echo-cancellation algorithms to eliminate this echo.
Wireless intercom systems are often used in high-noise environments that require special design
consideration for effective operation. Tempest operates extremely well even in very high ambient noise
levels. This is primarily due to specific design criteria which allow Tempest to achieve an audio dynamic
range of greater than 94dB. This is more than double that of most other digital wireless communication
systems. This design makes Tempest ideal for use at sporting venues, concerts and other events where
unwanted noise levels are high.
Tempest offers a host of features and technology to ensure that it performs well in almost all production
environments virtually anywhere in the world with no licensing requirements or fees.
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